That's probably the thinking, though I don't like a WB/JC pairing as much as WB/DLo. Maybe we can do something else. Randle, future 1sts and cap space? (And we can't trade JC right until later in the season)?

Optimally I'd like a core of WB/DLo/ Ingram best but those are obviously are best assets._________________RIP LM

Wow...absolutely not. If Westbrook wants LA as much as some of you say he does, let hI'm come as a free agent in one year.

We are finally starting to crawl out the hole with a great young core and you guys want to trade that all away for a player who likely would not make us a contender anyways and might leave in a year? That's how teams collapse in the NBA.

If we are good enough, he'll be swayed to join._________________"Stats are killing basketball. This is a very subjective game, a lot of things happen that you can't measure with stats. Very different details matter. The way I see basketball, the most important things don't show up in statistics." - Marc Gasol

I don't see Westbrook staying. I think it means you don't lock into long term deals with anyone else. Lakers aren't winning jack for awhile. Frankly the Warriors will likely 3 peat or at least make the finals a few times in a row. So it's time to wait it out. Develop the young bucks. Not aim for more old players.

Even if the Lakers got Lebron today with the remaining cap... they'd get swept by Golden State. Just to put trading the youth into perspective._________________How can I get a copy of a Laker game played on Sunday, March 11, 2001 Sonics/Lakers? If you know PM me please

Please don't let Westbrook become the new DeRozan around here._________________"Stats are killing basketball. This is a very subjective game, a lot of things happen that you can't measure with stats. Very different details matter. The way I see basketball, the most important things don't show up in statistics." - Marc Gasol

And a reason why the lakers should wait for next year or trade other assets including future picks if they have to trade. Don't need JC and WB. Too much overkill for similar styled (though JC is not a contact player) player._________________RIP LM